Changes due to Coronavirus
The changes due to Corona Virus have
affected every human being. Although past global epidemics such as the plague
of the fourteenth century or the Spanish influenza of the twentieth
century have had a profound effect on human health and life, large numbers of
people have died. Yes, the current epidemic has not killed at this rate but its effects will be lasting.
While it is true that the plague did not
discriminate on the basis of religion, color, or race among the people who came
it's way, it cannot be denied that the already weaker sections were more affected
by its impact on society The internationally imposed lockdown and the resulting
stalemate in civic and economic activity has made it clear that the
foundations of the current developed nations are not as strong and cohesive as
they appear to be, especially in international trade. In addition to the continuous supply line of manufacturing and goods, the national healthcare system in various countries is based on a competitive insurance system. We will
discuss the changes that are taking place in different areas of human life.
There is no doubt that the lockdown during
this epidemic affected everyone on an individual level, whether it was
loneliness or anxiety, or irritability due to living with other people in the
house. And as a result, we all have to make changes within ourselves, big or
small. Although we could not physically meet each other, the Internet and
social media gave us access to each other.
Restricted access to the outside world and
thus having more time for one increased the tendency of people to use their
creativity and the resulting resources. It is beginning to manifest itself in
different ways; in cities where eating out has become so common that more time
is being spent cooking at home. Many of us have found something that was lost in
the fast-paced life before.
Human Health Status
Today we will look at the pros and cons of
this epidemic in terms of human health. On the one hand, it has
its downsides, but over the past year, research in the field of medicine has
shown that doctors are more confident in treating people with the
disease, but the real danger is that a large number of people are sick at the
same time. As a result, the health system is paralyzed. In addition, people
with pre-existing illnesses, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma,
and organ transplants, may not only be particularly susceptible to it, but
experience has shown that they are more likely to have the disease. The risk of
death also increases.
These are only temporary effects while the
long-term effects are yet to be examined. Physical effects, as well as mental
and psychological disorders and their severity, are being assessed and
decision-makers cannot risk ignoring them. Similarly, in a lockdown,
complications in human relationships, especially in family and marital relationships, such as an increase in domestic violence, are the effects that
will
l have a profound effect on human life.
But in this negative context, let us not
forget that during the same one-year lockdown, humans have seen the epidemic as
a challenge and have made so much progress in the scientific field, especially
in technology, that 2020 will be a milestone in human history. Will be
remembered as, For example, the development of not one but several vaccines
against the virus in a year is something that could not have been
imagined before 2019. The technology used to make these vaccines will not only
stop there, but experts say that the epidemic has created a potential for
humanity to take a leap in scientific progress, where there is a lot of good
news for people with cancer and other diseases. Waiting for them the current the epidemic of diagnosis, treatment, not only the development of vaccines but also
the ability of large-scale skin preparation and the use of telecommunications
in the physical field is a legacy of change that will continue to work in the
future.
Pfizer / Biotech and the technology used in
the messenger RNA vaccine developed by Modern
are a breakthrough in this regard. The genetic material in the vaccine is
actually RNA. Is a guideline that will instruct human cells to make protein
spikes that are present on the surface of the coronavirus after injecting into the
human body, i.e. muscles, resulting in our body's immune system. The system, recognizing
the danger to these protein spikes, will begin to produce appropriate
antibodies and T-cells against them.
This process will leave a
protective memory in our body against this disease which will be the first
protective barrier against coronavirus in the future. The initial success of the vaccine has raised hopes that
such RNA technology could be used in cancer treatment
at least in prevention
strategies.
For example, the use of this technology on
lung cancer (this column does not cover details). By controlling and modifying
RNA technology, it has become possible, at least theoretically, to develop
vaccines against any disease, including future diseases, and this knowledge is
in itself a cornerstone.
Remember that the main task is the technology of making messenger RNA, while the process of vaccination is the same, i.e. the
technical/industrial process remains the same, regardless of the vaccine.
Remember that the process of making a traditional vaccine was not the only uniform
for each vaccine but also quite long.
It is important to note
here that the scientific process is a constant struggle and that many steps have yet to be taken but
the direction has been set and scientists and laboratories around the world are
working to improve this process.
In addition to vaccines, a
major change that has taken place and
is strongly expected to continue is online physical counseling. Prior to the epidemic, these efforts were viewed with suspicion in the physical world, and
attitudes were generally hostile.
In order to prevent the
spread of Corona, almost all places,
including developed countries, will be shut down and all physical
consultations, i.e. traditional outdoor clinics, etc., will be shut down and
made online. Thus, patients and doctors have no choice but to use Zoom, MS
Team, and other such virtual platforms, and routine clinics for complex
diseases are closed. The practice is still in its infancy and detailed reviews
of its effects have begun.
There is no doubt that
different departments in modern medicine have their own needs and that the
importance of the patient's physical presence in front of the doctor cannot be
denied but if one thinks that the day before the epidemic will definitely come
back If so, then he should end this understanding. The real question that will
be addressed now is how to make the most of this online consultation and how to
set standards that can immediately identify human error. While there is a
need for appropriate legislation at the government level to ensure individual
patient records and confidentiality, individuals and companies involved in the
development of technology also has a responsibility to ensure that the
platforms they develop At least we can talk to each other.
Thus, at the beginning of
the epidemic, scientific institutes around the world quickly formed
partnerships to combat the epidemic in order to facilitate the exchange of
information. Traditionally, the publication of research in any scientific
journal is possible after a long process. The purpose of this process is to
maintain scientific standards. Due to the Corona epidemic in 2020, these journals
facilitated the publication of research, especially in the bio pharmacy sector,
so that information on vaccines and treatments could be disseminated as soon as
possible.
In May 2020 alone, about 4,000 papers were issued. Relying on coronary
information is no less of a challenge because, before the epidemic, all this
information went through the most rigorous human screening process, but in
exceptional circumstances, the quality was lowered. Consideration has already
been given to the possible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to examine and
maintain the quality of research papers in the future.
In March 2020, the White
House released more than 30,000 scientific papers on the coronavirus on "open data"
and challenged the artificial intelligence community on how to publish this
scientific material. Can and can understand it. If this new trend of "open
research" continues, it will usher in a new and golden age of biopharma
and health research in which various institutions will be able to obtain
information and publish their findings quickly.
Here I will suffice with a
few words about artificial intelligence because it is the boundless ocean of
knowledge that has given new dimensions to human thinking. This technology has
already penetrated into our lives in an imperceptible way, such as our smartphones,
the use of Google, etc., but its use in health is slowly taking its place. For
example, monitoring the results of blood tests in hospitals, in addition to
reading X-rays, and other scans expertly, and only in the presence of an
important sign, the relevant doctor should report it immediately. Just a few
weeks ago, Pakistan has approved an app that can identify a patient Mian Karuna
just by looking at an X-ray. Similarly, the development of software has started
through which the first consultation about the health of the patient will be
from these programs.
In addition, the use of
technology to facilitate travel during and after the epidemic has begun. IATA
is seeking to have international efforts to authorize an electronic certificate
that would certify the vaccine in travelers recognized by all countries. The
advent of vaccines will strengthen these efforts. The current situation is that
travel to different countries requires very different tests because each
country is making policies according to its own situation.
However, humanity still has some time to spend with corona, and in the
meantime, our attitudes will change. No matter what technology comes along, the
basic principles of hygiene will remain the same and social distance, use of
masks and handwashing habits will become part of our daily routine to prevent
coronary heart disease.
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